Question 1

does desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) help an eczema rash?

Accepted Answer

No.: For eczema you will generally require a topical steroid.  The required potency of the steroid will depend upon how inflammed the lesion appears to be, how long it has been present and the location. Triamcinolone is often a good choice.

Question 2

jock itch - can anyone verify that i can use zinc oxide to treat it?

Accepted Answer

Jock itch: Head down to your local drug store and pick up a jock itch treatment. When choosing a treatment be sure to select one with plenty of zinc oxide as the active ingredient. Many people opt for gold bond powder which contains zinc oxide and also helps absorb moisture. Diaper rash creams have also been used with positive results.

Question 3

can zinc oxide be used to treat itch?

Accepted Answer

Jock itch: Head down to your local drug store and pick up a jock itch treatment. When choosing a treatment be sure to select one with plenty of zinc oxide as the active ingredient. Many people opt for gold bond powder which contains zinc oxide and also helps absorb moisture. Diaper rash creams have also been used with positive results.

Question 4

does desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) (zinc oxide) treat a ppd allergy?

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No: Zinc oxide is a topical cream used for barrier protection ie. Diaper rash: desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) creates a barrier for the skin against contact with feces/urine to prevent irritation). A PPD allergy is a systemic reaction after being exposed to the injection your immune system develops a response that a topical cream like zinc oxide will not be useful

Question 5

does desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) work to treat athletes foot?

Accepted Answer

No: You need an antifungal like clotrimizole creme.

Question 6

can desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) be used to treat yeast infections in adults?

Accepted Answer

Doesn't help: There is nothing in desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) that would help a true yeast infection.

Question 7

is there a difference between zinc oxide tablets and zinc gluconate?

Accepted Answer

Yes,but neither best: Zinc can be difficult to absorb. Zinc oxide is poorly absorbed and is probably best for topical use (as a sunscreen). Zinc gluconate is better absorbed and is commonly used in lozenges for treating colds. However, research shows that zinc picolinate is much better absorbed than zinc gluconate. Thus, i recommend supplementing with zinc picolinate. See www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmed/3630857.

Question 8

a zinc oxide or other sunscreen recommended all the time ?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Sunscreens with uv blockers can prevent sun damage to the skin in the short and long run.  Chronic sun exposure can lead to skin cancers later in life as well as skin degredation giving it a coarse leathery appearance in later life.  This is especially necessary if you have pale skin or live in a very sunny climate like australia.

Question 9

can zinc oxide be applied directly on skin as a sun block?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is the active ingredient in many sunblocks and can be very effective.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: zinc oxide?

Accepted Answer

Zinc Oxide: Zinc oxide is an inorganic compound with the formula zno. It usually appears as a white powder, nearly insoluble in water. The powder is widely used as an additive into numerous materials and products 

http://encyclopedia.Thefreedictionary.Com/zinc+oxide.

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